Review: Ben Thanh

I took my 2 daughters to Ben Thanh on Appleby Line for dinner last week – a girl’s dinner out. I ordered fresh chicken rolls with vermicelli, lettuce and mint, which came with a sweet dipping sauce. They were good, although seemed a little dry. They were filled with a lot of noodle and only a little chicken. I also really like to put a lot of mint in mine when I make them at home.

Our next course was the Beef Pho, which came with beef flank and meatballs. I’d asked for the meat to be cooked instead of rare. The meat was a little tough, but the kids seemed to eat it ok. The meatballs were really disappointing: tough and flavourless. Next time I would order the same but try the meat rare, as is on the menu and skip the meatballs – or go for the chicken version. I’ve tried authentic Vietnamese Pho many times before and Ben Thanh’s didn’t really come close but it was good enough to satisfy my craving.

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Come to the Oakville Chamber's popular monthly breakfast. Network with Chamber members, get great business leads and referral opportunities, win door prizes, and have the opportunity to pitch your organization

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Come to the Oakville Chamber’s popular monthly breakfast. Network with Chamber members, get great business leads and referral opportunities, win door prizes, and have the opportunity to pitch your organization in 2 or 3 minutes from the podium!

Register early to avoid disappointment.

Looking for an opportunity to formally promote your business? Register to pitch from the podium for 2 minutes or 3 minutes with video! Podium times are reserved for Chamber Members only.

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Vivaldi–Con amore
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra presents an all-Vivaldi program, led by its exciting new Music Director, violinist Elisa Citterio. Renowned for her brilliant, nuanced, and virtuosic performances, Elisa will perform two

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Vivaldi–Con amore

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra presents an all-Vivaldi program, led by its exciting new Music Director, violinist Elisa Citterio. Renowned for her brilliant, nuanced, and virtuosic performances, Elisa will perform two violin concertos celebrating love: “L’amoroso” and “L’amato bene.” The program also includes colourful concertos for bassoon, oboes, and strings, featuring Tafelmusik’s dynamic musicians. Join Elisa and Tafelmusik on this musical journey to baroque Venice!

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Do you want to improve your interview skills?
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Oakville Toastmasters

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Do you want to improve your interview skills?
Do you want to improve your presentation skills?
Do you want to improve your leadership skills?
Do you want to improve your communications skills?

Oakville Toastmasters are a collection of committed local Members from all walks of life and professions. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self confidence and personal growth.

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Tower of Power formed in Oakland, California in 1968 and has never stopped touring or recording – quite a feat considering 2018 marks the group’s 50th anniversary! Always in demand,

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Tower of Power formed in Oakland, California in 1968 and has never stopped touring or recording – quite a feat considering 2018 marks the group’s 50th anniversary! Always in demand, the band never fails to entertain and amaze their fans with their signature R&B / funk sound. Tower of Power landed a total of nine songs on the Billboard Hot 100, with a No. 17 best for So Very Hard to Go for 1973. Tower of Power’s timeless music continues to excite fans of all ages.

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HOP ON OVER TO IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM for a fun-filled day featuring an Easter egg trail and visits with the Easter bunny. The Easter egg trail will be open from 11

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HOP ON OVER TO IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM for a fun-filled day featuring an Easter egg trail and visits with the Easter bunny. The Easter egg trail will be open from 11 am to 3 pm for all ages. Collect 3 of the same colored eggs and exchange them for a special treat bag. If you find a golden egg you will win a prize.

Visitors will see Burlington’s past come to life with historic demonstrations as they tour the Museum. The home presents a history of Burlington from the 1830s to the 1920s through the Ireland family.

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Poetic and humorous, the five guys of Machine de Cirque really know how to please. The only problem is they think they are all alone in the world. Their mission

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Poetic and humorous, the five guys of Machine de Cirque really know how to please. The only problem is they think they are all alone in the world. Their mission is to find others with the use of a strange machine. Will they do it? It is far from certain… as they are easily distracted by their silly games and have a definite talent for putting themselves in perilous situations. Courageous, touching and funny, these five crazy characters are full contagious spirit. They masterfully handle the teeterboard, juggling clubs, drums, and even bath towels! Machine de Cirque will dazzle you with its stunning feats.

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The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence Gala is one of Oakville's most prestigious events of the year. Celebrate exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville's businesses.

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The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence Gala is one of Oakville’s most prestigious events of the year. Celebrate exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville’s businesses.

Be a part of this wonderful evening that honours the nominees and announces the Award recipients.

Since 1995 the proceeds from the Gala Awards Dinner, including the ongoing and
considerable support from many Partners, have provided funds for the Rotary
Club’s numerous youth and academic programs such as the Oakville Rotary
Education Awards, Camp Enterprise, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA),
Dreams Take Flight and the Notting Hill Youth Centre in Glen Abbey among
others.

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After Iconic musician Tom Cochrane's early beginnings as a folk-based singer/songwriter playing the coffeehouses of Toronto's Yorkville scene in the early '70s, Tom became the driving force with the adventurous

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After Iconic musician Tom Cochrane’s early beginnings as a folk-based singer/songwriter playing the coffeehouses of Toronto’s Yorkville scene in the early ’70s, Tom became the driving force with the adventurous rockers Red Rider prior to achieving massive international success with the breakthrough 1991 album Mad Mad World and its anthemic hit Life Is A Highway. An Officer of the Order of Canada recipient and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Cochrane has won eight JUNO awards and numerous other industry honors, including the 2013 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and a Grammy nomination. Cochrane has cemented his place in the hearts of Canadians through passionate crowd-pleasing performances from coast to coast.

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Do you want to improve your interview skills?
Do you want to improve your presentation skills?
Do you want to improve your leadership skills?
Do you want to improve your communications skills?
Oakville Toastmasters

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Do you want to improve your interview skills?
Do you want to improve your presentation skills?
Do you want to improve your leadership skills?
Do you want to improve your communications skills?

Oakville Toastmasters are a collection of committed local Members from all walks of life and professions. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self confidence and personal growth.

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Are you looking to do something especially good on Good Friday? Look no further!
48 generous blood donors are needed at the Burlington blood donor clinic. With every blood donation, you

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Are you looking to do something especially good on Good Friday? Look no further!

48 generous blood donors are needed at the Burlington blood donor clinic. With every blood donation, you impact the lives of at least 3 patients. Many patients rely in generous blood donors for life-saving treatment, including trauma and leukemia patients.

More than half of Canadians will know someone in their life who need blood products, yet only 2% donate blood. Join the movement! Roll up your sleeves to give life… and get some cookies too!